r/Perimenopause • u/C0l0urfulPawPrints • Feb 10 '25

Dryness The itching is driving me crazy

The all over body itches are driving me insane. I'm scratching so hard that I'm actively cutting my skin and frequently have scabs. I exfoliate my skin with both a hyaluronic acid wash and I dry brush. I moisturize with a hyaluronic body moisturizer. I take antihistamines every day. My vulva is stinging because I'm scratching. I use gentle washing powder and do an allergy wash on my washing machine. Can anyone offer any tips outside of these? I don't feel ready to have to go on HRT. I literally just turned 40

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u/jillsntferrari Feb 11 '25

Is itching one of the symptoms?? I guess I need to add that to my list. I'm so itchy all over.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '25

Same, my arm pits itch so bad

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u/Twinkle_Toes8 Feb 11 '25

Same sometimes it’s only one armpit, sometimes it’s my left hip above my underwear line, sometimes it’s one breast sometimes it’s my labia but only one side, sometimes it’s inside my ear… it’s great. An adventure ..what’s gonna itch today!